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January 15, 2024
Release

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Hospital Release

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provided the following statement:

I'm grateful for the excellent care I received at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and want to thank the outstanding doctors and nursing staff for their professionalism and superb support. I also am thankful and appreciative for all the well wishes I received for a speedy recovery.

Now, as I continue to recuperate and perform my duties from home, I'm eager to fully recover and return as quickly as possible to the Pentagon.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3645146/